Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CS-500P Echo
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAIN SAW CS-500P WARNING Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
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1 CS-500P RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION A. Kickback Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
2 CS-500P 1. Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one- handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use. 2. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued.
3 CS-500P WARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.
4 CS-500P SYMBOL FORM DECALS Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS” section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it.
5 CS-500P PACKING LIST The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, guide bar and saw chain installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage.
6 CS-500P NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. 19 14 15 17 16 5 4 8 7 10 11 12 3 2 1 X524-003551 X505-006660 9 21 6 22 20 18 13 Part Number X524-003551 REPLACEMENT BAR AND CHAIN GUIDE BAR* CHAIN* PART NO.
7 CS-500P 1. Instruction manual - Included with unit. Read before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques. 2.
8 CS-500P OPERATOR SAFETY VIBRATION AND COLD s )TISBELIEVEDTHATACONDITIONCALLED2AYNAUDS Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold.
9 CS-500P SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER s 4HESPARKARRESTORMUFmERCONTROLSTHEEXHAUST noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffler.
10 CS-500P WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25) 2. Remove two clutch cover nuts and remove clutch cover.
11 CS-500P ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION IMPORTANT Always loosen clutch cover nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged. 1. Remove spark plug lead. (See page 25) 2. Unlock the chain brake and loosen two clutch cover nuts, if necessary.
12 CS-500P Fuel Mix Chart 50 : 1 U.S. Metric Gasoline Oil Gasoline Oil Gallons US. fl. oz. L mL 1 2.6 4 80 2 5.2 8 160 5 12.8 20 400 FUEL AND LUBRICANT FUEL STATEMENT GASOLINE - Use 89 Octane [(R+M)/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality.
13 CS-500P HANDLING FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS - 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of two-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix.
14 CS-500P WARNING s !FTERCHOKECONTROLKNOBISPULLEDANDTHEN knob is returned to original position, throttle remains a little open (latch condition). s )FENGINEISSTARTEDINTHISLATCHCONDITION chain starts to turn.
15 CS-500P WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD CAUTION Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw. s -OVECHAINBRAKELEVERFULLYFORWARDTOLOCK chain brake before starting.
16 CS-500P RUNNING s 7HENENGINESTARTSKEEPIDLINGFORAFEW minutes. s 3ETTHEBRAKELEVERINTHEUNLOCKEDPOSITION before starting to cut. s 0ULLTHROTTLETRIGGERGRADUALLYANDINCREASE revolution of the engine.
17 CS-500P CUTTING INSTRUCTION GENERAL CAUTION s 2EADTHE%#(/h#(!).3!73!&%49 MANUAL” included with your chain saw for additional cutting and safety instructions. s 7EARSUITABLEHEARINGPROTECTIONSUCHAS earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
18 CS-500P FELLING THE TREE A falling tree can seriously damage anything it may hit - a car, a house, a fence, a power-line, or another tree. There are ways to make a tree fall where you want it, so first decide where that is! Before cutting, clear the area around the tree.
19 CS-500P LIMBING Limbing a fallen tree is much the same as bucking. Never stand on the tree that you are limbing. When limbing, caution is the word. Be careful of the tip touching other limbs. Always use both hands. Don’t cut with the saw overhead or aligned vertically with your body.
20 CS-500P Chain brake function When the lever is pushed forward, chain brake instantly stops the chain. Chain brake unlock When the lever is fully pulled toward the operator, brake is unlocked.
21 CS-500P End of the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 35 cm (14 in.). 35 cm (14 in.) AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow these steps: 1.
22 CS-500P CHAIN AND GUIDE BAR COMBINATION The following combinations are recommended for model CS-500P . GUIDE BAR (Low-kickback) Replacement guide bars.
23 CS-500P MAINTENANCE AND CARE IMPORTANT Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Your ECHO chain saw is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your chain saw achieve that goal.
24 CS-500P CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with high speed and low speed needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits.
25 CS-500P Fuel filter Fuel tank cap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Cleaner cover knob Air filter Air cleaner cover AIR FILTER s #HECKBEFOREEVERYUSE s #LOSECHOKE ). s 4URNCLEANERCOVERKNOBCOUNTERCLOCKWISEBY hand and remove air cleaner cover and air filter.
26 CS-500P GUIDE BAR s #LEANBEFOREUSING - Clean the groove of the guide bar with a small screwdriver. - Clean oil holes with a wire. s 2EVERSEGUIDEBARPERIODICALLY s #HECKSPROCKETANDTHECLUTCHANDCLEANTHEBAR mount area before installation of the bar.
27 CS-500P SETTING THE SAW CHAIN Shar pen lo wer edge Drive link Tie strap Right hand cutter Preset tie strap Left hand cutter Guard link Top plate Side plate Depth gauge Hold the file tipped 10° up.
28 CS-500P s 0LACETHEDEPTHGAUGETOOLlRMLYONGUIDEBAR so that depth gauge protrudes. Then file top of depth gauge with the flat file until flat with top of the depth gauge tool. - Be sure to round off the front edge of the depth gauge.
29 CS-500P TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and MAYCAUSElREANDOREXPLOSION.EVERTEST for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
30 CS-500P STORAGE AFTER USE * Technical data subject to change without notice. TECHNICAL DATA s )NSPECTANDADJUSTEVERYPARTOFTHECHAINSAW - Completely clean every part and repair if necessary. - Apply thin coating of oil on metal parts to prevent rust.
31 CS-500P WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
32 CS-500P PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES s DAYRESIDENTIALORNONINCOMEPRODUCINGWARRANTY s DAYCOMMERCIALINSTITUTIONALAGR.
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